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Recipes

  • Cherry Clafoutis

    by Monika February 3, 2023
  • The Cupid’s Arrow Champagne Cocktail

    by Monika January 28, 2023
  • How to make Preserved Lemons

    by Monika January 23, 2023
  • Mother’s Day Lemon, Thyme, and Olive Oil Bundt with Raspberry Glaze

    by Monika April 28, 2022
  • Mexican Hot Chocolate Smoothie

    by Monika April 20, 2022
  • Thai Black Rice with Coconut Cream

    by Monika March 28, 2022
  • Cucumber Saketini

    by Monika March 15, 2022
  • Seaweed Superfood Salad with Asparagus and Avocado

    by Monika March 4, 2022
  • Go Green! Brazilian Salad

    by Monika February 16, 2022
  • Love is in the Air: Drunk with love pears

    by Monika February 7, 2022
  • Passionfruit Mousse

    by Monika February 2, 2022
  • Pão de Queijo – Brazilian Cheese Bread

    by Monika September 2, 2021
  • Lavender, honey and goat cheese ice cream

    by Monika June 24, 2021
  • Steak with Chimichurri

    by Monika June 23, 2021
  • Chocolate Dulce de Leche Squares

    by Monika June 8, 2021
  • Crostini with Tapenade

    by Monika June 1, 2021
  • Fresh from the Garden Salad

    by Monika May 25, 2021
  • Fettuccine with Zucchini, Goat Cheese and Chili

    by Monika May 20, 2021
  • Holiday Cookies & Eggnog Kit Instructions

    by Monika November 13, 2020
  • Spicy Pumpkin & Black Bean Soup Kit Instructions

    by Monika November 3, 2020
  • Spiced Chocolate Cake Kit Instructions

    by Monika October 31, 2020
  • Creepy Cocktail Kit Instructions

    by Monika October 28, 2020
  • Blood-red Cherry Margarita

    by Monika October 23, 2020
  • My Mom’s German Apple Cake

    by Monika October 6, 2020
  • “Let’s Go to Morocco!” Kit Instructions

    by Monika October 4, 2020
  • Butternut Squash Risotto Kit Instructions

    by Monika September 24, 2020
  • Falling Apple Cocktail

    by Monika September 10, 2020
  • Hipcooks Caprese Salad

    by Monika August 7, 2020
  • Watermelon Margarita

    by Monika July 29, 2020
  • Watermelon, Olive and Feta Appetizer

    by Monika July 13, 2020
  • Grapefruit and Fennel Ceviche

    by Monika July 5, 2020
  • How to Supreme Citrus

    by Monika June 24, 2020
  • Negroni and Negroni variations

    by Monika May 25, 2020
  • Aperol spritz (and Negroni Sbagliato)

    by Monika May 19, 2020
  • Lavender granita

    by Monika May 5, 2020
  • Lavender Latte

    by Monika April 28, 2020
  • Lavender simple syrup

    by Monika April 28, 2020
  • Lavender sugar

    by Monika April 28, 2020
  • Persian yogurt and cucumber soup

    by Monika April 21, 2020
  • Crispy Sage Leaves & Sage Brown Butter

    by Monika April 16, 2020
  • Basil oil

    by Monika April 11, 2020
  • Storing herbs

    by Monika April 7, 2020
  • Spinach and feta quiche

    by Monika March 26, 2020
  • Leek quiche

    by Monika March 25, 2020
  • Colorful veggie quiche

    by Monika March 24, 2020
  • Carrot and Ginger Soup

    by Monika March 22, 2020
  • Hearty garbanzo stew

    by Monika March 21, 2020
  • Moroccan Lentil Soup

    by Monika March 20, 2020
  • The magic of mirepoix

    by Monika March 18, 2020
  • The Good Ol’ Greyhound

    by Monika March 15, 2020
  • Pasta with romesco & shrimp

    by Monika March 10, 2020
  • How to roast peppers

    by Monika March 4, 2020
  • Spinach salad with strawberries & poppy seed dressing

    by Monika February 24, 2020
  • Sublime roasted garlic

    by Monika February 20, 2020
  • Beet hummus

    by Monika February 13, 2020
  • Beet, walnut & rosemary muffins

    by Monika February 13, 2020
  • Beets in coconut milk

    by Monika February 12, 2020
  • Ginger, turmeric & beet latte

    by Monika February 12, 2020
  • Ginger & raspberry crème brûlée

    by Monika February 5, 2020
  • How to cook garbanzo beans

    by Monika January 30, 2020
  • Muhammara

    by Monika January 23, 2020
  • The Cold Buster: Ginger & lemon tonic

    by Monika January 13, 2020
  • Healthy chocolate smoothie

    by Monika January 1, 2020
  • Holiday cranberry smoothie

    by Monika December 18, 2019
  • Quince and Frangipane Tart

    by Monika December 16, 2019
  • Perfect sweet pastry crust

    by Monika December 16, 2019
  • Candied Orange Peel

    by Monika December 10, 2019
  • Holiday salad

    by Monika November 24, 2019
  • My Mom’s Apple Strudel

    by Monika November 20, 2019
  • My Mom’s Cognac Cream

    by Monika November 13, 2019
  • Wintery radicchio salad

    by Monika November 8, 2019
  • Roasted Acorn Squash with Panko

    by Monika November 1, 2019
  • Empanadas de pavo (made from Thanksgiving leftovers!)

    by Monika October 31, 2019
  • Dumplings (made from Thanksgiving leftovers!)

    by Monika October 20, 2019
  • My Mom’s’s bratwurst mit rotkraut

    by Monika September 30, 2019
  • Kids in the kitchen eat their veggies. Lucia’s roasted carrots with feta & mint

    by Monika September 22, 2019
  • Version 3: Rice pilaf with grilled quail

    by Monika September 17, 2019
  • Version 2: Rice Pilaf with steamed fish

    by Monika September 17, 2019
  • Feed the family with Rice Pilaf

    by Monika September 16, 2019
  • Spaghetti alle vongole

    by Monika September 10, 2019
  • Persimmon margarita

    by Monika September 6, 2019
  • Spicy epazote margarita

    by Monika September 2, 2019
  • Fig smash – end of summer cocktail

    by Monika August 27, 2019
  • Fig Clafoutis

    by Monika August 27, 2019
  • Fig tart with polenta crust & lemon mascarpone cream

    by Monika August 21, 2019
  • Rum-soaked grilled pineapple with ginger ice cream

    by Monika August 7, 2019
  • Lebanese lemon cucumber salad

    by Monika July 31, 2019
  • Watermelon, Olive and Feta Salad

    by Monika July 18, 2019
  • How to make tapenade

    by Monika June 11, 2019
  • Mini-bundts for Mother’s Day!

    by Monika May 9, 2019
  • Crispy Shallots

    by Monika April 6, 2019
  • Dirty chai martini

    by Monika March 26, 2019
  • Stocking Indian spices & Homemade Garam Masala recipe

    by Monika March 21, 2019
  • Cardamom cocktail

    by Monika March 18, 2019
  • Lemon, thyme & sea salt fat bombs

    by Monika February 22, 2019
  • Roasted tomatoes

    by Monika February 15, 2019
  • By popular demand! Chicken liver pâté

    by Monika February 13, 2019
  • Say “I love you more!” with the Don Juan of cheese boards

    by Monika February 12, 2019
  • Roasted tomatoes stuffed with ricotta

    by Monika February 9, 2019
  • Say “I love you!” with a cheese board

    by Monika February 7, 2019
  • Orange, fig & coconut smoothie

    by Monika January 17, 2019
  • “Cold-buster” green smoothie

    by Monika January 17, 2019
  • Chai spice “latte” smoothie

    by Monika January 17, 2019
  • How to Poach Quince

    by Monika December 9, 2018
  • Lamb & quince tagine

    by Monika December 6, 2018
  • Lamb with quince, revisited

    by Monika December 4, 2018
  • Roast Chicken with Lemon & Quince

    by Monika December 3, 2018
  • How to make quince paste (dulce de membrillo)

    by Monika December 2, 2018
  • Roast quince with ginger amaretto ice cream

    by Monika December 1, 2018
  • Holiday B’stilla (made from Thanksgiving leftovers!)

    by Monika November 23, 2018
  • My Mom’s zwiebelkuchen

    by Monika November 6, 2018
  • Mini-flan

    by Monika October 20, 2018
  • Blueberry Sea Salt

    by Monika October 18, 2018
  • My Mom’s “Hefeteig” – pinwheel bread

    by Monika October 1, 2018
  • Baked figs with mascarpone & cinnamon

    by Monika September 28, 2018
  • Fig, goat cheese & prosciutto bruschetta

    by Monika September 28, 2018
  • Gorgonzola figs wrapped in bacon

    by Monika September 24, 2018
  • Pumpkin soufflé with cognac cream

    by Monika August 20, 2018
  • Strawberry Basil Sorbet

    by Monika August 8, 2018
  • Spanikopita

    by Monika June 8, 2018
  • Tarte Tatin

    by Monika June 6, 2018
  • Quesadilla pizza

    by Monika May 22, 2018
  • Baked eggs & sweet potatoes

    by Monika March 31, 2018
  • Celery & date salad

    by Monika March 26, 2018
  • Peruvian Quinoa, Cilantro and Avocado Soup

    by Monika March 12, 2018
  • Goat cheese tart

    by Monika February 10, 2018
  • Very berry soufflé

    by Monika October 3, 2017
  • Green bean, white bean & tomato salad

    by Monika June 25, 2017
  • Homemade strawberry jam

    by Monika May 11, 2017
  • Corn chowder

    by Monika December 20, 2016
  • Hummus

    by Monika October 20, 2016
  • Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

    by Monika September 27, 2016
  • Roast turnips & greens salad

    by CJ June 25, 2016
  • Gambas Bravas: garlic shrimp with saffron

    by Monika February 6, 2016
  • Passionfruit caipirinha

    by Monika January 8, 2016
  • DIY: Invigorating lemon & sugar scrub

    by Monika May 1, 2014
  • Marinated olives

    by Monika February 6, 2014
  • Pear Galette

    by Monika October 20, 2013
  • Roasted pepper soup

    by Monika October 20, 2013
  • Warm oysters with a leek & champagne sauce

    by Monika October 20, 2013
  • B’stilla with parsley salad

    by CJ August 20, 2013

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Oui Oui! Calfouti! This dessert is tres bon - so q Oui Oui! Calfouti! This dessert is tres bon - so quick and yummy. It also doubles as breakfast. Treat your cherie.
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The Cupid's Arrow Cocktail is aiming straight for The Cupid's Arrow Cocktail is aiming straight for your heart this Valentine's Day! It's made with a rosemary ruby-red simple syrup, gin, and topped with bubbles. Garnish with a blood tipped arrow (a cranberry on a rosemary spear). Recipe on blog.hipcooks.com/home
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Preserved lemons are like little wheels of sunshin Preserved lemons are like little wheels of sunshine and so simple to make. Tart and salty, they “bring it” to your recipes. Recipe link in bio.
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